Apparatus and method for architectural molding

ABSTRACT

An apparatus is for an elongated architectural molding. The apparatus includes an elongated tier support configured to supportably receive, at least in part, the elongated architectural molding. The elongated tier support includes a first portion integrally extending from the elongated tier support. The elongated tier support also includes a second portion integrally extending from the elongated tier support. The second portion is spaced apart from the first portion. A first stand-off portion integrally extends from the first portion. A second stand-off portion integrally extends from the second portion. The second stand-off portion is spaced apart from the first stand-off portion. This is done in such a way that the elongated architectural molding is positionable between the first stand-off portion and the second stand-off portion.

TECHNICAL FIELD

Some aspects generally relate to (and are not limited to) an apparatus for an architectural molding, and a method for supporting the architectural molding.

BACKGROUND

An architectural molding (also called a molding, a moulding, a coving, or a baseboard) is a strip of material with (or without) a profile, and is used to cover transitions between surfaces or for decoration. The architectural molding is made from solid milled wood or plaster but may be made from plastic or reformed wood. The baseboard (also called skirting board, skirting, mopboard, floor molding, as well as base molding) is a (generally wooden) board covering the lowest part of an interior wall. Its purpose is to cover the joint between the wall surface and the floor. The baseboard is configured to cover the uneven edge of flooring next to the wall, and to protect the wall from kicks, abrasion, and furniture, and can serve as a decorative molding. The baseboard can be made from a single piece or finger jointed wood, or made from a single piece of wood.

Before installation of the architectural molding (such as, the baseboard), the architectural molding is treated (one or more coats of paint is applied to the architectural molding). This can be a difficult and challenging operation, especially when faced with treating (preparing, such as painting) the architectural moldings. Once treatment (such as application of paint) is applied to the architectural moldings (as quickly and easily as possible), the architectural moldings may subsequently be installed in the house (an architectural building).

SUMMARY

It will be appreciated that there exists a need to mitigate (at least in part) at least one problem associated with existing systems for positioning an architectural molding (so that the architectural molding may be prepared and/or treated once positioned). After much study of the known systems and methods with experimentation, an understanding of the problem and its solution has been identified and is articulated as follows:

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with existing systems for positioning an architectural molding (so that the architectural molding may be prepared and/or treated once positioned), there is provided (in accordance with a major aspect) an apparatus. The apparatus is for an elongated architectural molding. The apparatus includes an elongated tier support configured to supportably receive, at least in part, the elongated architectural molding. The elongated tier support includes a first portion integrally extending from the elongated tier support. The elongated tier support also includes a second portion integrally extending from the elongated tier support. The second portion is spaced apart from the first portion. A first stand-off portion integrally extends from the first portion. A second stand-off portion integrally extends from the second portion. The second stand-off portion is spaced apart from the first stand-off portion. This is done in such a way that the elongated architectural molding is positionable between the first stand-off portion and the second stand-off portion.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with existing systems for positioning an architectural molding (so that the architectural molding may be prepared and/or treated once positioned), there is provided (in accordance with a major aspect) a method. The method is for supporting an elongated architectural molding. The method includes (and is not limited to) an operation of supportably receiving, at least in part, the elongated architectural molding on an elongated tier support of an apparatus. The elongated tier support includes: (A) a first portion integrally extending from the elongated tier support; (B) a second portion integrally extending from the elongated tier support, and the second portion being spaced apart from the first portion; (C) a first stand-off portion integrally extending from the first portion; and (D) a second stand-off portion integrally extending from the second portion, and the second stand-off portion being spaced apart from the first stand-off portion. The method further includes an operation of positioning the elongated architectural molding between the first stand-off portion and the second stand-off portion.

Other aspects are identified in the claims.

Other aspects and features of the non-limiting embodiments may now become apparent to those skilled in the art upon review of the following detailed description of the non-limiting embodiments with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The non-limiting embodiments may be more fully appreciated by reference to the following detailed description of the non-limiting embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIGS. 1A and 1B (SHEET 1 OF 10 SHEETS) depict views of embodiments of an apparatus for an elongated architectural molding;

FIGS. 2A and 2B (SHEET 2 OF 10 SHEETS) depict views of embodiments of the apparatus of any one of FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B;

FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D (SHEETS 3 to 6 OF 10 SHEETS) depict views of embodiments of the apparatus of any one of FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B;

FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D (SHEETS 7 AND 8 OF 10 SHEETS) depict views of embodiments of the apparatus of any one of FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B; and

FIGS. 5A and 5B (SHEETS 9 AND 10 OF 10 SHEETS) depict views of embodiments of the apparatus of any one of FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B.

The drawings are not necessarily to scale and may be illustrated by phantom lines, diagrammatic representations and fragmentary views. In certain instances, details unnecessary for an understanding of the embodiments (and/or details that render other details difficult to perceive) may have been omitted.

Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding components throughout the several figures of the drawings. Elements in the several figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not been drawn to scale. The dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be emphasized relative to other elements for facilitating an understanding of the various disclosed embodiments. In addition, common, but well-understood, elements that are useful or necessary in commercially feasible embodiments are often not depicted to provide a less obstructed view of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

LISTING OF REFERENCE NUMERALS USED IN THE DRAWINGS

-   -   100 apparatus     -   102 elongated tier support     -   104 first portion     -   106 second portion     -   108 first stand-off portion     -   110 second stand-off portion     -   112 footing assembly     -   114 third portion     -   116 third stand-off portion     -   117 first tiered-stacked framework     -   118 tiered-stacked framework     -   119 second tiered-stacked framework     -   120 receiving channel     -   122 interlock assembly     -   124 pin     -   126 pin-receiving channel     -   200 length dimension     -   202 height dimension     -   204 width dimension     -   900 elongated architectural molding

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE NON-LIMITING EMBODIMENT(S)

The following detailed description is merely exemplary and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. The scope of the invention is defined by the claims. For the description, the terms “upper,” “lower,” “left,” “rear,” “right,” “front,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the examples as oriented in the drawings. There is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory in the preceding Technical Field, Background, Summary or the following detailed description. It is also to be understood that the devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification, are exemplary embodiments (examples), aspects and/or concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise. It is understood that the phrase “at least one” is equivalent to “a”. The aspects (examples, alterations, modifications, options, variations, embodiments and any equivalent thereof) are described regarding the drawings. It should be understood that the invention is limited to the subject matter provided by the claims, and that the invention is not limited to the particular aspects depicted and described.

FIGS. 1A and 1B depict views of embodiments of an apparatus 100 for an elongated architectural molding 900. FIGS. 1A and 1B depict perspective views. The elongated architectural molding 900 has a body dimension (such as a thickness, etc.). Embodiments of the elongated architectural molding 900 are depicted in FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4B, 4C, 4D, 5A and 5B.

Referring to the embodiments depicted in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B (and generally with reference to all of the FIGS.), there is provided (in accordance with a major aspect) the apparatus 100. The apparatus 100 includes (and is not limited to) an elongated tier support 102. The elongated tier support 102 is configured to supportably receive, at least in part, the elongated architectural molding 900. The elongated tier support 102 includes (and is not limited to) a combination of a first portion 104, a second portion 106, a first stand-off portion 108 and a second stand-off portion 110. The first portion 104 integrally extends from the elongated tier support 102. The second portion 106 integrally extends from the elongated tier support 102. The second portion 106 is spaced apart from the first portion 104. The first stand-off portion 108 integrally extends from the first portion 104. The second stand-off portion 110 integrally extends from the second portion 106. The second stand-off portion 110 is spaced apart from the first stand-off portion 108. This is done in such a way that the elongated architectural molding 900 (as depicted in FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4B, 4C, 4D, 5A and 5B) is positionable between the first stand-off portion 108 and the second stand-off portion 110 (of the elongated tier support 102).

Referring to the embodiments depicted in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B (and generally with reference to all of the FIGS.), the following describes options for the apparatus 100. The first portion 104 and the second portion 106 integrally extend from respective opposite end sections of the elongated tier support 102. The elongated tier support 102 is configured to extend horizontally (relative to a horizontally extending working surface, such as a floor surface). The first stand-off portion 108 is configured to extend vertically (relative to a horizontally extending working surface, such as a floor surface). The second stand-off portion 110 is configured to extend vertically (relative to a horizontally extending working surface, such as a floor surface).

Referring to the embodiment depicted in FIG. 1A, in accordance with an embodiment, the apparatus 100 has a length dimension 200 that is about four (4) feet, a height dimension 202 that is about three (3) inches, and a width dimension 204 that is about 1.5 to two (2) inches. It will be appreciated that other dimensions are contemplated and are possible, depending on the dimensions of the elongated architectural molding 900.

Referring to the embodiment depicted in FIG. 1B, in accordance with an embodiment, the apparatus 100 further includes a footing assembly 112 configured to operatively connect with a portion of the elongated tier support 102, such as an end section of the elongated tier support 102. The footing assembly 112 is configured to further improve stable orientation and/or positioning of the elongated tier support 102 once the elongated tier support 102 is positioned on a working surface (the ground).

Referring to the embodiments depicted in FIGS. 1A and 1B, in accordance with an embodiment, the elongated tier support 102 includes a third portion 114 that is positioned between the first portion 104 and the second portion 106. Preferably, the third portion 114 is positioned midway between the first portion 104 and the second portion 106. A third stand-off portion 116 extends from the third portion 114. The third stand-off portion 116 is configured to support a midsection of the elongated tier support 102 (if so required, depending on whether the weight of the elongated architectural molding 900 requires such support structure).

FIGS. 2A and 2B depict views of embodiments of the apparatus 100 of any one of FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B. FIGS. 2A and 2B depict perspective views.

Referring to the embodiment depicted in FIG. 2B, the following describes options for the apparatus 100. The elongated tier support 102 is configured to be one of a series of vertically-stacked rows one over the other along a vertical direction. Each of the vertically-stacked rows are spatially placed or positioned, one over the other, along the vertical direction relative to the working surface. This is done in such a way that the elongated tier support 102 forms part of a tiered-stacked framework 118. The tiered-stacked framework 118 includes instances of the elongated tier support 102 stacked one over (one above) the other in a contact arrangement. Specifically, the first stand-off portion 108 and the second stand-off portion 110 are each configured to contact an adjacently positioned vertically-stacked row of the tiered-stacked framework 118. The first stand-off portion 108 and the second stand-off portion 110 of each instance of the elongated tier support 102 are positioned in such a way that a receiving channel 120 is formed between each instance of the elongated tier support 102 (between each row of the tiered-stacked framework 118).

FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D depict views of embodiments of the apparatus 100 of any one of FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B. FIGS. 3A, 3C and 3D depict perspective views. FIG. 3B depicts a side view.

Referring to the embodiments depicted in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the receiving channel 120 is configured to receive (at least in part) the elongated architectural molding 900. Once the elongated architectural molding 900 is received (at least in part) in the receiving channel 120, the elongated architectural molding 900 contacts (may then rest on) a portion of the elongated tier support 102. This is done in such a way that the elongated tier support 102 supports, at least in part, the elongated architectural molding 900.

Referring to the embodiment depicted in FIG. 3A, the apparatus 100 includes a first tiered-stacked framework 117 and a second tiered-stacked framework 119. The first tiered-stacked framework 117 and the second tiered-stacked framework 119 are spaced apart from each other. The first tiered-stacked framework 117 includes instances of the elongated tier support 102 that are positioned one above the other along a vertical direction extending from a working surface. The second tiered-stacked framework 119 includes instances of the elongated tier support 102 that are positioned one above the other along a vertical direction extending from a working surface. The elongated architectural molding 900 extends between the first tiered-stacked framework 117 and the second tiered-stacked framework 119. For instance, instances of the elongated architectural molding 900 may be positioned in such a way to extend between the first tiered-stacked framework 117 and the second tiered-stacked framework 119. The elongated architectural molding 900 (or many instances of the elongated architectural molding 900) may extend between instances of the receiving channel 120 formed by the first tiered-stacked framework 117 and the second tiered-stacked framework 119. As depicted in FIG. 3A, there are two rows of the elongated tier support 102 stacked one over the other. However, it will be appreciated that there may be many rows of the elongated tier support 102 as may be required (depending on the number of the elongated architectural molding 900 to be processed or treated, such as to be treated with a coating of paint, etc.).

Referring to the embodiments depicted in FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D (and generally with reference to FIGS. 4B, 4C, 4D, 5A and 5B), there is provided (in accordance with a major aspect) the apparatus 100. The apparatus 100 includes (and is not limited to) the elongated tier support 102. The elongated tier support 102 is configured to supportably receive, at least in part, the elongated architectural molding 900. The elongated tier support 102 includes (and is not limited to) a combination of the first portion 104, the second portion 106, the first stand-off portion 108 and the second stand-off portion 110 (also depicted in FIGS. 1A and 1B). The elongated architectural molding 900 is positionable between the first stand-off portion 108 and the second stand-off portion 110 of the elongated tier support 102. The elongated tier support 102 supports, at least in part, the elongated architectural molding 900 once the elongated architectural molding 900 is received in the receiving channel 120 and is positioned between the first stand-off portion 108 and the second stand-off portion 110.

Referring to the embodiments depicted in FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D, the following describes options for the apparatus 100. The elongated tier support 102 is configured to be one of a series of vertically-stacked rows one over the other along a vertical direction in such a way to form part of a tiered-stacked framework 118. The first stand-off portion 108 and the second stand-off portion 110 are each configured to contact an adjacently positioned vertically-stacked row of the tiered-stacked framework 118. It will be appreciated that each vertically-stacked row includes instances of the elongated tier support 102 that are spaced apart from each other.

Referring to the embodiment depicted in FIG. 3B, the following describes options for the apparatus 100. The first stand-off portion 108 extends more than the body dimension (such as the thickness) of the elongated architectural molding 900. The second stand-off portion 110 extends more than the body dimension (such as the thickness) of the elongated architectural molding 900. It will be appreciated that many instances of the elongated tier support 102 may be vertically stacked one over the other in such a way as to contact adjacently located (neighboring) instances of the elongated tier support 102.

Referring to the embodiment depicted in FIG. 3C, additional instances of the elongated architectural molding 900 are positioned on (in) the available space located on the top most instances of the elongated tier support 102. Once all available space is filled on the top row having the instances of the elongated tier support 102, additional instances of the elongated tier support 102 may then be added as needed to the top most rows of the elongated tier support 102 (thereby building up the stack along a vertical direction as depicted in FIG. 3D).

Referring to the embodiments depicted in FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D, there is provided (in accordance with a major aspect) a method. The method is for supporting the elongated architectural molding 900. The method includes (and is not limited to) an operation of supportably receiving, at least in part, the elongated architectural molding 900 on an elongated tier support 102 of an apparatus 100. The method further includes an operation of positioning the elongated architectural molding 900 between the first stand-off portion 108 and the second stand-off portion 110.

FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D depict views of embodiments of the apparatus 100 of any one of FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B. FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D depict perspective views.

Referring to the embodiment depicted in FIG. 4A, the elongated tier support 102 does not include the third stand-off portion 116. Instances of the elongated tier support 102 are positioned in a spaced apart arrangement relative to each other (prior to placing the elongated architectural molding 900 onto the instances of the elongated tier support 102).

Referring to the embodiment depicted in FIG. 4B, instances of the elongated architectural molding 900 are positionable on and extend across (span) the spaced apart instances of the elongated tier support 102. The embodiments depicted in FIG. 4A, FIG. 4C and FIG. 4D provide further arrangements where additional instances of the elongated architectural molding 900 are accommodated by the stacked arrangement of the instances of the elongated tier support 102.

Referring to the embodiments depicted in FIGS. 4C and 4D, the following describes options for the apparatus 100. The elongated tier support 102 is configured to be one of a series of vertically-stacked rows one over the other along a vertical direction in such a way to form part of a tiered-stacked framework 118. The first stand-off portion 108 and the second stand-off portion 110 are each configured to contact an adjacently positioned vertically-stacked row of the tiered-stacked framework 118.

FIGS. 5A and 5B depict views of embodiments of the apparatus 100 of any one of FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B. FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C and 5D depict perspective views.

Referring to the embodiments depicted in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the following describes options for the apparatus 100. The elongated tier support 102 is configured to be one of a series of vertically-stacked rows one over the other along a vertical direction in such a way as to form part of a tiered-stacked framework 118. The first stand-off portion 108 and the second stand-off portion 110 are each configured to contact an adjacently positioned vertically-stacked row of the tiered-stacked framework 118.

Referring to the embodiments depicted in FIG. 5A, the apparatus 100 further includes an interlock assembly 122 configured to securely interlock neighboring vertically positioned instances of the elongated tier support 102. In accordance with the embodiment, the interlock assembly 122 includes a pin 124 and a pin-receiving channel 126 configured to receive the pin 124. Instances of the pin 124 are positioned on opposite sides of the elongated tier support 102. Instances of the pin-receiving channel 126 are defined at an opposite side of the elongated tier support 102. More specifically, the pin 124 extends from one side of the second stand-off portion 110. The pin-receiving channel 126 is defined at an opposite side of the second stand-off portion 110. The pin 124 extends from one side of the first stand-off portion 108. The pin-receiving channel 126 is defined at an opposite side of the first stand-off portion 108. In accordance with an option, the pin 124 may extend from one side of the third stand-off portion 116, and the pin-receiving channel 126 may be defined at an opposite side of the third stand-off portion 116.

Referring to the embodiment depicted in FIG. 5B, further options for the placement of the instances of the pin 124 and the pin-receiving channel 126 are contemplated. The options contemplated for FIG. 5A are the preferred options.

Deployment Embodiment

An example of the elongated architectural molding 900 includes a number of (quantity of) primed pine moldings (such as, 356) having a lineal dimension of about 14 feet and a height of about 3.5 inches. A typical three-bedroom home, in which the elongated architectural molding 900 is to be installed, requires about 2,196 lineal feet of the elongated architectural molding 900 (approximately 156 instances or pieces of the elongated architectural molding 900).

Prior Art Technique

The pieces of the elongated architectural molding 900 are positioned or placed on 2×4 (two by four) boards that are placed on the floor (the working surface). For every eight (8) feet, a worker can place 30 pieces of the elongated architectural molding 900 each being about 14 feet in length in an area of about 112 square feet of working space. This may require up to 50% of the basement floor area of a newly constructed home (for instance).

Technique for Using Apparatus 100

Appropriately dimensioned instances of the elongated tier support 102 could receive and support the same pieces of the elongated architectural molding 900 as described above in about 56 square feet of working floor space. Each row (section) holds (supports) 12 pieces of the elongated architectural molding 900. Therefore, 156 pieces of the elongated architectural molding 900 would require 13 sections (rows) of the elongated tier support 102. Since every foot of height of the stack of the arranged instances of the elongated tier support 102 consists of four (4) sections, 13 sections (rows) may be accommodated within 3.2 feet of vertical height. The stack of the elongated tier support 102 are four (4) feet wide, and the pieces of the molding are 14 feet long, thus resulting in a requirement of about 56 square feet of work space for the stacked arrangements of the elongated tier support 102.

For the case where there is a requirement to extend the height of the stacked arrangement of the elongated tier support 102 to four (4) feet, about 192 pieces of the elongated architectural molding 900 (14 foot long pieces) can be accommodated, for a total of about 2688 lineal (linear) feet of the elongated architectural molding 900.

Painting (application of a treatment) of the pieces of the elongated architectural molding 900 may require a relatively large square footage (a lot of room). The apparatus 100 can be deployed to reduce the amount of square footage needed to treat the pieces of elongated architectural molding 900.

The apparatus 100 can be used for the stacking of pieces of the elongated architectural molding 900 in a confined space. The instances of the elongated tier support 102 (stacking cross frames) are used to stack pieces of the elongated architectural molding 900 thereby allowing the pieces of the elongated architectural molding 900 to dry after they are painted. The elongated tier support 102 allow a worker to continue to stacking freshly painted pieces of the elongated architectural molding 900. For instance, the apparatus 100 may be used to vertically stack about 2688 lineal feet in an area of about 56 square feet.

This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention. The patentable scope of the invention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.

It may be appreciated that the assemblies and modules described above may be connected with each other as required to perform desired functions and tasks within the scope of persons of skill in the art to make such combinations and permutations without having to describe each and every one in explicit terms. There is no particular assembly or component that may be superior to any of the equivalents available to the person skilled in the art. There is no particular mode of practicing the disclosed subject matter that is superior to others, so long as the functions may be performed. It is believed that all the crucial aspects of the disclosed subject matter have been provided in this document. It is understood that the scope of the present invention is limited to the scope provided by the independent claim(s), and it is also understood that the scope of the present invention is not limited to: (i) the dependent claims, (ii) the detailed description of the non-limiting embodiments, (iii) the summary, (iv) the abstract, and/or (v) the description provided outside of this document (that is, outside of the instant application as filed, as prosecuted, and/or as granted). It is understood, for this document, that the phrase “includes” is equivalent to the word “comprising.” The foregoing has outlined the non-limiting embodiments (examples). The description is made for particular non-limiting embodiments (examples). It is understood that the non-limiting embodiments are merely illustrative as examples. 

1. An apparatus for positioning and stacking pieces of elongated architectural molding in a confined space followed by application of paint to the pieces of architectural molding once the pieces of elongated architectural molding are positioned and stacked followed by installation of the pieces of elongated architectural molding to an architectural building, the apparatus comprising: an elongated tier support being configured to supportably receive, at least in part, the pieces of elongated architectural molding, and the elongated tier support including: a first portion integrally extending from the elongated tier support; a second portion integrally extending from the elongated tier support, and the second portion being spaced apart from the first portion; a first stand-off portion integrally extending from the first portion; and a second stand-off portion integrally extending from the second portion, and the second stand-off portion being spaced apart from the first stand-off portion in such a way that the pieces of elongated architectural molding are positionable between the first stand-off portion and the second stand-off portion; and wherein the elongated tier support is configured to be one of a plurality of elongated tier supports positioned one over the other along a vertical direction relative to a working surface; and wherein the plurality of elongated tier supports are horizontally unsupported, from side-to-side, once the plurality of elongated tier supports are positioned one over the other along the vertical direction relative to the working surface; and whereby once the plurality of elongated tier supports are formed, the plurality of elongated tier supports supportably receives, at least in part, the pieces of elongated architectural molding, and the pieces of elongated architectural molding, in use, dry after being painted while supportably received by the plurality of elongated tier supports; and wherein at least one of the plurality of elongated tier supports is configured to operatively connect with a footing assembly; and wherein the footing assembly is configured to improve stable orientation and positioning of the elongated tier support once the elongated tier support is positioned on the working surface; and wherein the plurality of elongated tier supports includes: a tiered-stacked framework for continued stacking and painting of the pieces of elongated architectural molding within a reduced square footage; and the tiered-stacked framework includes: a first tiered-stacked framework; and a second tiered-stacked framework that is spaced apart from the first tiered-stacked framework; and the first tiered-stacked framework and the second tiered-stacked framework each forms a receiving channel configured to receive the pieces of elongated architectural molding that extend between the first tiered-stacked framework and the second tiered-stacked framework; and whereby the pieces of elongated architectural molding, in use, dry, after being painted while being positioned in and being supported by the tiered-stacked framework.
 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the elongated tier support is configured to be one of the plurality of elongated tier supports one over the other along the vertical direction in such a way as to form part of the tiered-stacked framework.
 3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein: the first stand-off portion and the second stand-off portion are each configured to contact an adjacently positioned vertically-stacked row of the tiered-stacked framework.
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 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the first portion and the second portion integrally extend from respective opposite end sections of the elongated tier support.
 6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the elongated tier support is configured to extend horizontally.
 7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the first stand-off portion is configured to extend vertically.
 8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the second stand-off portion is configured to extend vertically.
 9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the footing assembly configured to operatively connect with an end section of the elongated tier support, and the footing assembly is configured to further improve stable orientation and positioning of the elongated tier support once the elongated tier support is positioned on the working surface.
 10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the elongated tier support includes: a third portion positioned between the first portion and the second portion; and a third stand-off portion extending from the third portion, and the third stand-off portion configured to support a midsection of the elongated tier support.
 11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: each vertically-stacked row is spatially positioned, one over the other, along the vertical direction relative to the working surface in such a way that the elongated tier support, in use, forms part of the tiered-stacked framework; the tiered-stacked framework includes the plurality of elongated tier supports stacked one above the other in a contact arrangement; the first stand-off portion and the second stand-off portion are each configured to contact an adjacently positioned vertically-stacked row of the tiered-stacked framework; the first stand-off portion and the second stand-off portion of each instance of the elongated tier support are positioned in such a way that the receiving channel is formed between each said instance of the elongated tier support between each row of the tiered-stacked framework.
 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein: the receiving channel is configured to receive, at least in part, the pieces of elongated architectural molding; once the pieces of elongated architectural molding are received, at least in part, in the receiving channel, the pieces of elongated architectural molding, in use, contact a portion of the elongated tier support in such a way that the elongated tier support, in use, supports, at least in part, the pieces of elongated architectural molding.
 13. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising wherein: the first tiered-stacked framework includes the plurality of elongated tier supports positioned one above the other along the vertical direction extending from the working surface; and the second tiered-stacked framework includes the plurality of elongated tier supports positioned one above the other along the vertical direction extending from the working surface; and the first tiered-stacked framework and the second tiered-stacked framework are spaced apart from each other.
 14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein: the pieces of elongated architectural molding extend between the first tiered-stacked framework and the second tiered-stacked framework; and the pieces of elongated architectural molding extend between instances of the receiving channel formed by the first tiered-stacked framework and the second tiered-stacked framework.
 15. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the pieces of elongated architectural molding are positionable on and extend across spaced apart instances of the elongated tier support.
 16. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: an interlock assembly configured to securely interlock neighboring vertically positioned instances of the elongated tier support.
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